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Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,320 students in Douglas School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public pre schools in Nevada.
Public Preschools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Nevada public pre school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public preschool average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
16 Schools
371 Schools
# Students
5,312 Students
178,603 Students
# Teachers
285 Teachers
9,849 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 20 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#7 out of 20 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
83%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
# American Indian Students
151 Students
1,292 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
81 Students
8,295 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
1,306 Students
83,559 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
47%
# Black Students
19 Students
23,660 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
3,440 Students
45,147 Students
% White Students
65%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
2,428 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
318 Students
14,182 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
8%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
143
13,681
# Students in K Grade:
313
22,667
# Students in 1st Grade:
366
26,161
# Students in 2nd Grade:
351
28,759
# Students in 3rd Grade:
383
27,536
# Students in 4th Grade:
371
28,547
# Students in 5th Grade:
393
28,012
# Students in 6th Grade:
375
878
# Students in 7th Grade:
397
597
# Students in 8th Grade:
401
575
# Students in 9th Grade:
468
354
# Students in 10th Grade:
446
304
# Students in 11th Grade:
455
257
# Students in 12th Grade:
433
186
# Ungraded Students:
17
89
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,016 is higher than the state median of $11,953. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,779 is higher than the state median of $12,114. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$75 MM
$5,795 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$5,873 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,016
$11,953
Spending / Student
$12,779
$12,114
Best Douglas School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinon Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 267-3622
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Zephyr Cove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
226 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-4574
Grades: PK-5
| 151 students
Rank: #33.
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
699 Long Valley Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-2222
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Gardnerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1290 Toler Avenue
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 782-5117
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Jacks Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Jacks Valley Road
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Carson City, NV 89705
(775) 267-3267
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Minden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1170 Baler Street
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #77.
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1446 Muir Dr
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Gardnerville, NV 89460
(775) 265-3154
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
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